The Return

The rumors are true. Gwyneth Paltrow is coming back to Glee. No one knows when yet, but she was so liked by the cast and fans that the producers are bringing her back. I'm not going to lie, she was very cute/good on the show. Normally, she does nothing for me. I always thought she was kind of a boring actress, but on Glee she was fun and she can actually sing. I'm kind of looking forward to her return. Glee isn't returning until after the Super Bowl, which isn't too far away. They're taking a break to allow American Idol to have it's turn. Barf. Looks like the cast is going on tour again, which should be fun. Their show last year was freaking incredible. I think I've given up on focusing on the lack of story line and hating Kurt and have just focused on the songs and the fun of it all. At least for now...

Nonfail Blog Friday

Well, it’s official. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are the new faces of American Idol. Steven Tyler might be a good pick. I mean he’s a singer and would more than likely be a good judge, but he’s also a rock singer and these kids don’t usually sing rock songs the way he likes them. Either way, he’s been in the business for a long time and would probably make a good judge. I guess we will have to wait and see. I probably won’t be watching this next season. It’s just so boring. I tried to support Ellen and watch, but I got through less than one episode and wanted to die. So good luck judges. I will read about how good or bad you are later. Happy singing Friday y’all!

JLo?

American Idol judges are dropping like flies! I guess there’s only so much bad singing one person can handle. Paula was more than likely fired because she’s insane, Ellen is way too good to be a judge, and Simon doesn’t want to do it anymore. So that leaves Randy all alone with Ryan Seacrest. I feel for him. So that leaves Fox looking for new judges. Jennifer Lopez is at the top of their list right now, which is kind of interesting to me. She’s had a singing career, but I feel she would be best suited on So You Think You Can Dance or something along those lines. She’s more of a dancer than anything. It looks like she’s trying to make all these deals with Fox too. She said she wants $21 million to do one season with Idol, a movie deal with Fox, and a TV deal with Fox. Talk about taking advantage of the situation. I mean $21 million just to listen to people sing and then promptly judge them? That’s a lot of freaking money and then to add a TV and movie deal to the mix. That’s insane to me. I would be surprised if Fox goes for it. She’s not exactly the biggest money maker around. She used to be for sure, but now she’s kind of whatever. I think it’s time for American Idol to disappear. I think it’s run its course….

Fail Blog Friday

I'm not sure if this news is sad or good. Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol. I always thought it was odd that she was on the show in the first place and I wanted to watch it to support her, but I hate the show in general so I had a hard time watching. Ellen said the show didn't feel like a right fit for her and to be honest, I don't think it was. She is so much better than that stupid show. She has worked so hard to be where she is and the last thing she needs is to stoop to the level of American Idol. Ellen said she had a hard time telling people they weren't great and hurting their feelings. I can completely understand that. Who is anyone to judge another person. Ellen needs to stick to making people laugh and smile. That's what she was born to do. Happy Friday ya'll.

You're My American Idol

I am so excited this morning. Wanna know why? Because Ellen DeGeneres is amazing, that’s why. I just read an article about her boosting ratings for American Idol. She brought about the most views since the premiere of the show. The show still brings in a million viewers each season, but Ellen pulled in 28 million viewers in just 2 nights. God I love her. I also heard on the radio this morning that she signed a contract for keep her talk show running through 2014. This means we will never have a lack of Ellen. She is our favorite for a reason.

Let me count the ways. I love Ellen as a comedian because she is real. I know that is cliché to say, but it’s very true. She is a comedian that is suitable for the whole family. There are some comedians out there who say “fuck” after every word for no reason at all. They say it just to say it or they tell dirty jokes. I know some people enjoy that, but I never felt it was necessary. Ellen can go out there and say something silly and it’s hilarious.

I read one of her books and it was quite funny. She does a standup routine before each show and it’s always rated G and very funny.

I posted the speech she gave at a college graduation and she was sincere and was talking about life lessons, but she also found a way to break the sincerity with a little joke. She makes me feel like I can do anything. I see this woman who has gone through so much to get where she is. She has been criticized and torn down and all of the above and she still got to where she is today. That shows us that we can do anything no matter what. She is married to a beautiful woman and has a very successful talk show and has created a very successful spot for herself on American Idol. She has definitely reached new heights. Some people say that when actors start talk shows they are washed up, but not Ellen. I feel as if she has defied all odds. You go girl! I feel like I need to run a mile now or something.

Speak Into the Mic Please

Everyone’s favorite girl, including mine, was on American Idol for the first time last night. It was Hollywood night where all the singers get a second chance to sing for the judges and they pretty much drop like flies. I wanted to watch the show solely because of Ellen; otherwise I could really care less. There was so much controversy behind her coming on the show because she doesn’t know much about music. The first thing she did when she walked out to great all the singers was say, “People keep saying I don’t belong here because I don’t know much about music, but I know how to stand on a stage and try to impress people and that’s why I belong here.” That’s not an exact quote, but it’s pretty close. I was so happy to hear her address that issue. She has been judged her entire career. She’s a female comedian number one and there aren’t many around and number two she came out on her TV show and then the show was canceled because no one wanted to watch a lesbian. I think she is perfect as an American Idol judge, knowledgeable in music or not.

After seeing her as a judge, I would audition for her any day. She was the comedic relief and that is the perfect thing to have when you’re nervous out of your mind. Nerves are always settled when someone makes you laugh. I speak from experience. She was also really nice. She would give her criticism, but she wasn’t mean. She told the truth in a nice way as opposed to Simon who flat out tells people they suck.

Some of these people auditioning are from freaking farms in the middle of no where. They don’t need to hear that they suck, just that they aren’t exactly what the judges are looking for. I loved seeing Ellen’s face and seeing her make everyone laugh. It was a great night of TV watching.

The New Face, the Best Face

Many of you may have heard the news already, but if not, that is what I’m here for. Ellen DeGeneres is taking over for Paula Abdul on the American Idol judge’s panel. How exciting is that?!?! American Idol is kind of boring to me. The judge’s panel has always kind of sucked and the talent is never where it can be. I feel like they send people through who shouldn’t be sent through. For example, Sanjaya.

WTF was he doing on the show for so long? That kid CANNOT sing, yet he made it to the finals. I don’t think I have ever watched a full season just because I get bored. The contestants always sing to sing. I have never seen anyone on the show who feels what they are singing. I can stand there and sing on key too, but can you feel it please? It would make watching you so much more interesting.

Now that Ellen is on the panel, the show is guaranteed to be better. People are saying that she has no musical knowledge and this and that, but guess what, neither does Paula Abdul. She can dance, but if she was up there singing, she would be booed. Ellen will add flair and pizzazz to an otherwise boring panel of judges. She is a genuine person so I really don’t care what her knowledge is on music.

She is hilarious and always makes anything and everything interesting. She had some reality show women on her talk show recently and they started fighting and to end the fight, she literally stood on the couch and sat between them. I am going to stop all fights that way from now on.

Long story short, I will more than likely watch American Idol now just to see Ellen. It is nice to see her face anywhere. She represents strong lesbian women everywhere. * Steps down from soap box. * Happy Friday all!

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